Group Chief Financial Officer

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NFU016759/PMA

Date posted

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY

This isn't just another CFO appointment, it's a seat at the table where the biggest business decisions are made.

A leading OEM manufacturer is looking for an accomplished finance executive who can balance strategic thinking with operational excellence. If you're ready to lead a high-performing finance function while influencing the direction of the business, we'd like to hear from you.

POSITION INFO

Our client, a well-established OEM manufacturing business based in Silverton , is looking to appoint a Group Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and contribute to the next phase of the company's growth. This is a high-impact executive role offering the opportunity to partner with the Board, strengthen commercial performance, and lead a dynamic finance team through continued expansion. What you'll be doing: Develop and execute the Group's financial strategy in line with business objectives. Provide strategic financial guidance to the executive leadership team and Board. Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-term business planning. Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, currently comprising eight direct reports, with further expansion planned. Optimise cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance. Strengthen governance, compliance, risk management, and internal controls. Deliver commercial insights that support operational efficiency and profitability. Manage relationships with auditors, financial institutions, and key external stakeholders. What we're looking for: Qualifications: CA(SA) preferred. CIMA will be considered with relevant executive-level manufacturing experience. Experience: 8-10 years in senior financial leadership roles. Proven OEM manufacturing experience is essential. Demonstrated success leading large finance teams. Executive-level business partnering and strategic leadership experience. Strong commercial and operational finance expertise. Technical Skills: Syspro experience is essential. Excellent financial planning, reporting, and analytical capability. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence strategic decisions across the business. Why consider this opportunity? Become a key member of the executive leadership team. Influence the strategic direction of a respected manufacturing organisation. Lead a well-established finance function with scope for further growth. Play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and commercial success. Join a business with ambitious expansion plans and a strong market reputation. Apply today! For more exciting opportunities in Finance, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Executive Leadership , visit /> I recruit across the following finance disciplines: Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) Finance Directors Group Financial Executives Financial Managers Executive Finance Leadership Manufacturing Finance OEM Manufacturing Finance Commercial Finance Strategic Finance Appointments CA(SA) & CIMA Opportunities If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained on our database for future suitable opportunities. For more information, contact: Pascaline Seko Executive Consultant